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"The purpose is education," said a college administrator.
"The whole point is that the students recognize that you don't
have to binge-drink or abstain. There is middle ground." Experts
occasionally discuss some aspect of alcoholic beverages during dinner.

The Dean of Students said “it's a good way to show that alcohol
can be handled in a good and responsible manner." She reported
that "we've had only good comments” The College didn’t
expect any problems because students have never misbehaved in the
school’s on-campus tavern.

There have been no complaints from parents and Colby has received
inquiries from other schools interested in implementing a similar
educational program to promote moderation among their students age
21 and older.

The success of the program has led college administrators to expand
the program to most Friday nights.